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B&H Photo Video

3.5

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B&H Photo Video Reviews Summary

B&H has established a strong reputation for offering a wide range of quality products, particularly in photography and electronics, often at competitive prices. Many customers appreciate the efficiency of their shipping and the informative nature of their website. However, there are notable concerns regarding customer service, including delivery issues, inadequate responses to complaints, and strict return policies that leave some customers feeling unsupported. While loyal customers value the company's product selection and pricing, the recurring complaints about service delays and lack of accountability suggest a need for improvement in their customer service approach.

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New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Uncaring Customer Service
December 2, 2022

Customer service at this company did anything but serve this customer. Be very careful before you order anything! I ordered an item and realized after opening it that it was the wrong product. Even though the items were still individually wrapped and untouched in their original packaging, customer service denied my return simply because I had cut open the tape on the box. No compassion. Emails were very unfeeling as they hid behind their return policy. I understand items that have been opened and handled are harder to resell, but this product was completely intact in its packaged form. So...I'm stuck with a $250 product I cannot use over a piece of tape that was cut. I DO NOT recommend any company that has such little value for their customers. I'm a loyal buyer and would have purchased from B&H for a long time had they treated me well. Please consider going elsewhere and supporting businesses that value the customers they serve.

Date of experience: December 2, 2022
Henry P. B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Bradley: Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. As a courtesy we have issued and emailed return authorization so you can return the products you inadvertently purchased in error. When we receive and process the return, a refund will be issued. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This website is user-friendly and checkout was fast! Wanted a spotting scope for birding, and the suggested assessories were conveniently located below and clicked on those, added to cart, checked out and the whole process lasted maybe 5 minutes.

Date of experience: December 2, 2022
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H is great with their new products. I have spent thousands of dollars (as we photographers do) over the last few years at B&H. However, on this most recent purchase I opted to take advantage of a special financing with their Payboo card program ran through Comenity Bank. I ended up paying it off in full after three months because their system was always "down" for payments and charged you $50 late fees. Then their system was conveniently down once balance was paid in full and were unable to report payoff to bureaus. I do not know if this is an actual affiliation with B&H or this is who they choose to represent them. Either way I will take my business elsewhere while they use Comenity Capital for their in house financing.

Date of experience: December 1, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H is the most user friendly site
December 1, 2022

Very user friendly. The text chat connected me instantly to a live person.
The product details and filters are accurate. Unlike most stores.
They have the fastest shipping and best policies.

Date of experience: November 30, 2022
Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I recieved a defective battery so I opened a return RMA and sent the battery back, I never got a refund. I used thier return shipping lable, the item was delivered with a signature and they will not refund the payment. Been fighting with them for 4 months and I give up. It's not the $10 its the principle of the matter. They should stand behind thier products and do the right thing. Update: Thats great, this has been going on since July 2022, I show proof that the item was returned and they just fought me, denying my refund over and over, until thier bad customer service practices are exposed publicly by my review, then all the sudden they take notice and finally refund me. If no one was watching, they never would have refunded me. It probably cost them way more than $10 in labor for all the months or fighting me and denying my refund for 4 months, certainly wasted a ton of my personal time, ALL OVER $10. Its not the money but the principal. I won't be shopping there again, EVER!

Date of experience: November 29, 2022
Henry P. B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Web No: 1084947275. Todd: Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. The item you ordered and then returned cost $5.95 + shipping + sales tax. As a gesture of concern for your satisfaction we have today issued a 10.67 credit to your Paypal account. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Would be nice to get a discount for individuals as well as a business. Ibdividual is not rewarded for loyality.

Date of experience: November 28, 2022
Henry P. B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

Bernard: Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. You can find information about our military discount program on our site at www.bhphoto.com/armedforces. There we say, "B&H Thanks our Military Personnel for their service. Most but not all items are discounted. Discount percentage will vary from product to product. To checkout you MUST login with your.mil email address." -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service, great pricing
November 27, 2022

I am a longtime customer. They have consistently quick shipping and their pricing is excellent. Though I have rarely needed customer service, my limited experience with service issues has shown them to be responsive and more than fair. This is a great vendor!

Date of experience: November 25, 2022
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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B&H Provides Stellar Service
November 22, 2022

I currently use a Nikon D810 and own 5 Nikon lenses. Today I upgraded & added the Nikon D850 and had a few questions on memory cards and quick please plates. I called and spoke to Alex and he provided quick, accurate answers to my questions enabling me to complete my purchase. I've been using B&H as a trusted reliable source for photo gear for many years and they provide world class service and product.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quickly able to place an order for needed items. They do a great job of keeping you up to date on items stock availability. Pleased that availability is now in time for the Holidays.

Date of experience: November 17, 2022
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent as always
November 16, 2022

Always very smooth. Great selection and website performance. Always recommend BH to everyone who is very looking for Camera/Computer/AV equipment

Date of experience: November 16, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I always prefer to shop for photo & video gear at B&H...the sales reps are very knowledgeable, professional, and honest. This makes a big difference!

Date of experience: November 16, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great deal, easy selection, fast delivery. I can alway count on B&H for top quality products, great prices and fast delivery

Date of experience: November 13, 2022
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The technical specs are accurate their chat system is efficient and the process for payment easy! I have trusted them for years

Date of experience: November 8, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I chatted with two specialists, one in Film (to get information) and one in Customer Service (to correct an order mistake I made). Both were quick and excellent, especially since the New York folks were running up against shabbat closure time..

Date of experience: November 4, 2022
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They had the items that I needed (quite a feat in today's business environment). The selection and checkout process was seamless. Thanks B & H!

Date of experience: October 26, 2022
Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I purchased a camera but there was a problem in mexican customs so the camera is blocked. I don`t have my camera and B&H is not giving me my money back. I've been waiting for over 3 months. The only solution now is probably to take the justice option. I don´t have answer of B&H. No custom service!

Date of experience: October 25, 2022
Henry P. B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

B&H Order # 1085422808
Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. My colleague Brian Markman, who is our Senior Manager | Marketing Customer Advocacy, responded to you via email and would be happy to continue this discussion there. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good site and business
October 24, 2022

The bhphoto site is very easy to navigate, product information is thorough and clear, reviews by customers are helpful (meaning: appear to be real reviews and not from a review farm), customer service and shipping are above the norm.

Date of experience: October 23, 2022
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Sold used as new
October 19, 2022

I purchased a PTZ camera for a project at a VA hospital from B&H. Due to Covid restrictions we were forced to re-schedule the installation several times. When we finally had a firm date, we discovered B&H had shipped us a used camera, with no power supply, no remote, and no paperwork. The camera box has "Event # 1" written on it in several places, so it is no doubt a used item.

When I reached out to B&H Customer Service I was told that I was outside of their policy on returns, (all I wanted was a replacement), but that if I decided to buy a new one they would be happy to buy the used one back from me at used pricing.

They suggested I contact the manufacturer to get the parts that are missing from the box, and just install the used unit.

Amazing.

Date of experience: October 19, 2022
Henry P. B&H Photo Video Rep
over a year old

This is in reference to B&H Web No: 1084505657 which was placed on 07/05/22, shipped on the same day and, per FedEx, delivered on 07/06/22. Our return policy is thirty days but we received your initial inquiry on 10/19/22, long after that had expired. Nevertheless as a courtesy we will create and email return authorization for an even exchange. The exchange will be processed as soon as we can do so after receiving your return package. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Genuine toner
September 29, 2022

Genuine product. Reasonable price. Prompt service. 100% satisfied. Will order again in the future.

Date of experience: September 28, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love b&h, I've been a customer of their photo equipment for over 30 years and would never change. Prices are great, special offers are great, sometimes free gifts are given, website is easy to navigate and now their pay boo credit card makes buying from them even better! Plus…they are honest and shipping is fast. I highly recommend them!

Date of experience: September 25, 2022

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